On This Day in Game History

Games released on April 28 over the past 40+ years of the game industry. This list also includes game companies that had historical events on this date.

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1980 44 years ago

1982 42 years ago

Game & Watch Wide Screen: Snoopy Tennis was released
Wide Screen (SP-30) - Dedicated handheld version (Japan)

1983 41 years ago

1988 36 years ago

Tecmo Cup: Soccer Game was released
NES version (Japan)

Desert Commander was released
NES version (Japan)

1989 35 years ago

Holy Diver was released
NES version (Japan)

1990 34 years ago

Snoopy's Magic Show was released
Game Boy version (Japan)

1992 32 years ago

Space Megaforce was released
SNES version (Japan)

Lesser Mern was released
PC-98 version (Japan)

1993 31 years ago

Uju Geobukseon was released
Genesis version (South Korea)

Super Bomberman was released
SNES version (Japan)

1994 30 years ago

Super Bomberman 2 was released
SNES version (Japan)

1995 29 years ago

Tempo Jr. was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Virtual Hydlide was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Rapid Reload was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 2 was released
SNES version (Japan)

Super Bomberman 3 was released
SNES version (Japan)

Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory was released
Neo Geo CD version (United States)

Astal was released
SEGA Saturn version (Japan)

Tails' Skypatrol was released
Game Gear version (Japan)

Jumping Flash! was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

1998 26 years ago

Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way was released
Windows version (United States)

1999 25 years ago

Soul of the Samurai was released
PlayStation version (Japan)

Hanasaka Tenshi Tentenkun no Beat Breaker was released
Game Boy Color version (Japan)

beatmania for WonderSwan was released
WonderSwan version (Japan)

2000 24 years ago

UEFA Euro 2000 was released
PlayStation version (United Kingdom)

Allegiance was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Lemmings Revolution was released
Windows version (France)

2001 23 years ago

Spy Fox: "Operation Ozone" was released
Macintosh version (United States)

Gran Turismo 3: A-spec was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

2003 21 years ago

Jamsworks Co., Ltd.

Company founded in Japan.

2004 20 years ago

Hitman: Contracts was released
PlayStation 2 version (Germany)

Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle (Collector's DVD Edition) was released
Windows version (United States)

Clannad was released
Windows version (Japan)

Trivial Pursuit: Unhinged was released
Windows version (United States)

Turtle Bay was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

City of Heroes was released
Windows version (United States)

Orange Pocket: Lute was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Popful Mail: Stage 4 was released
i-mode release - DoJa version (Japan)

Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle was released
Windows version (Germany)

2005 19 years ago

Hello Kitty: Roller Rescue was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Heavyweight Thunder was released
Windows version (Russia)

Pastagames SARL

The company is acquired by Infraworlds.

Elixir Studios

Officials from British developer Elixir Studios have announced that the company is ceasing day-to-day operations, as all remaining assets and IP are sold.

Dear My Friend: Love Like Powdery Snow was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Guild Wars was released
Windows version (United States, Canada)

The Tower SP was released
Game Boy Advance version (Japan)

Love Doll: Lovely Idol (Shokai Genteiban) was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Filao

The company acquires French development studio Pastagames.

No Surrender: Battle of the Bulge was released
Windows version (Germany)

Sega Ages 2500: Vol.19 - Fighting Vipers was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Mabino Style was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Classic Action: Devilish was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

2006 18 years ago

Indie Built, Inc.

Company closed down by Take-Two Interactive.

WWII: Tank Battles was released
PlayStation 2 version (United Kingdom)

The King of Fighters 2006 was released
PlayStation 2 version (Japan)

Guild Wars: Factions was released
Windows version (United Kingdom)

Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge was released
Windows version (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)

Star Wolves 2 was released
"1C:КОЛЛЕКЦИЯ ИГРУШЕК" ("1С: Game Collection") series - Windows version (Russia)

Shokrok Throwdown was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Guerrilla Strike was released
PlayStation 2 version (Germany)

Guild Wars: Factions (Collector's Edition) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

The company closes down its internal development studio Indie Built, Inc.

Paradox Interactive AB

Paradox Interactive opens GamersGate.net, a download portal for PC games.

Wolfschanze was released
Windows version (Russia)

Eastern Road GP was released
Back to Games release - Windows version (Germany)

Word Travels was released
Big Fish Games download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

GamersGate AB

Portal launched by Paradox Interactive.

Guild Wars (Edition 2006) was released
Windows version (Germany)

Izumi Jiken Files Vol. 1: Shiosai-hen was released
DoCoMo Get!! Petit Appli release - DoJa version (Japan)

2007 17 years ago

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

The company acquires 80% of the shares of Monolith Software, Inc. and thus takes over the company.

Monolith Software, Inc.

Nintendo acquires 80% of the company and it is thus taken over. 16% of the shares remain at the initial investor Namco Bandai.

Battle Fantasia was released
Arcade version (Japan)

2008 16 years ago

Sango 2 was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

Sudden Strike I+II: L'Intégrale was released
Windows version (France)

Alien 8 was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lighthouse Interactive Game Publishing BV

SilverBirch announces its intentions to acquire the company as its first step in building an integrated video company.

Beebo Deluxe was released
PlayFirst download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sixty Five Million and One BC was released
version 1.0 release - Windows version (Worldwide)

SilverBirch Studios Inc.

SilverBirch, Inc. announces intentions to acquire Lighthouse Interactive Game Publishing as their first step in building an integrated video company.

2009 15 years ago

Elite Forces: Unit 77 was released
Nintendo DS version (United States)

Rock Band: Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking (Album) was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Ishar + Ishar 2 was released
GOG.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

WarioWare: D.I.Y. was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Free Realms was released
Windows version (Worldwide)

3 Days: Zoo Mystery was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2010 14 years ago

Spazzle Gold was released
iPhone version (Worldwide)

Castle & Co was released
Facebook release - Browser version (Worldwide)

Fiction Fixers: Adventures in Wonderland was released
iWin electronic release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ironclads: High Seas was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ironclads: American Civil War was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 was released
Nintendo DS version (Japan)

Fiction Fixers: Adventures in Wonderland (Premium Edition) was released
Amazon electronic release - Windows version (United States)

Tecmo Bowl Throwback was released
Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Critical Studio

The company is founded

A+ Airport was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Hazen was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tiger Eye Part I: Curse of the Riddle Box was released
Download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2011 13 years ago

Dream Chronicles: The Book of Water (Collector's Edition) was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron was released
retail release - Xbox 360 version (Japan)

Fallen Shadows: Coming Home was released
Big Fish Games release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Snuggle Truck was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

Cradle of Rome / Cradle of Egypt: Double Pack was released
Nintendo DS version (United Kingdom)

DeckMake Fantasy was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Gears was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Amanda Rose: The Game of Time was released
Big Fish Games download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mythos was released
Windows version (Germany)

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 - Portable (Collector's Edition) was released
PSP version (United Kingdom)

Prank Call was released
download release - Xbox 360 version (United States, United Kingdom)

LaserCat was released
Xbox 360 version (United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Hotel Mogul: Las Vegas was released
Alawar.com release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fast Five the Movie: Official Game was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

Deca Sports Extreme was released
Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Mount & Blade: Collection was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2012 12 years ago

Honey Badger: Slayer of Memes was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Dragon Story was released
initial release - iPhone version (Worldwide)

2013 11 years ago

Heads Up! was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Persist was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

2014 10 years ago

2-bit Cowboy was released
v1.0 (initial release - commercial version) - iPad version (Worldwide)

The Sun and Moon was released
download release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Battlepillars: Gold Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Base Busters was released
v1.0.0 (Soft launch) - iPhone version (Australia, New Zealand)

Stop the Xoid! was released
XNA Indie release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

Fiesta was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Undead Syndrome 2 was released
Xbox Live Indie Games release - Xbox 360 version (Worldwide)

2015 9 years ago

Omega Quintet (Limited Edition) was released
PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Omega Quintet was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Battlefield: Hardline - Ultimate Shortcut Bundle was released
PSN release - PlayStation 3 version (United States)

Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

WWE 2K15 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Agar.io was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Battlefield: Hardline - Player Shortcut Bundle was released
PSN release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Flem was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Rocksmith: All-new 2014 Edition - Dethklok Song Pack was released
Download release - Xbox One version (Worldwide)

Brawl was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round - Showstoppers Encore Set was released
download release - Xbox One version (United States)

Tractor Farm Mania was released
Android version (Worldwide)

Toukiden: Kiwami was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Verdun: 1914-1918 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Star Wars: Mega Bundle was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

Carp Fishing Simulator was released
Steam Early Access Release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2016 8 years ago

Niffelheim was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Neon Chrome was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Angry Birds: Action! was released
v2.0.1 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Offworld Trading Company was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Cyberpong was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PGM was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Campaign Clicker was released
Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Bunny Bash was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Left Alone was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

EVE Burst Error R was released
PS Vita version (Japan)

Back in 1995 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!! was released
Windows version (Japan)

Kirby: Planet Robobot was released
eShop release - Nintendo 3DS version (Japan)

Pharaonic was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge was released
download release - Nintendo 3DS version (United States)

Wacky Wheels HD was released
Steam release (Early Access) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Egz: The Origin of the Universe was released
v0.5 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Pet Rescue Puzzle Saga was released
v0.6.19 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Princess Dress Up was released
v1.0.7 (Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Fated: The Silent Oath was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blaster Simulator: Blast like a Pro! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Punch Line was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

Tale of Wuxia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

3030 Deathwar: Redux was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

2017 7 years ago

One Dog Story was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Higurashi: When They Cry Kai - Ch.5: Meakashi was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Vertical Strike: Endless Challenge was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sonic the Hedgehog: Blasting Adventure was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

History 2048 was released
v1.0.5 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Little Nightmares was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Blossoms Bloom Brightest was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Westboro was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Viking Rage was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Vagrant Hearts Zero was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Creature Clicker was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Fancy Beats was released
Gear VR version (Oculus Store release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Just Ignore Them was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Archotek Project was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Period Cube: Shackles of Amadeus was released
download release - PS Vita version (United States)

Little Nightmares (Six Edition) was released
retail release - Xbox One version (Belgium, The Netherlands)

River City Melee: Battle Royal Special was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Fantasy Mosaics 22: Summer Vacation was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPad version (Worldwide)

Little Nightmares: Complete Edition was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gold Rush! 2 was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dong-Jin Rice-hime was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Glider Island was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Gem Hunter was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released
retail release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Mini Ghost was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2018 6 years ago

Gravity Pull! was released
v1.0 (initial release) - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Freedom March: Rebel Leader was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Missile Dancer was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Break Bricks: Ball's Quest was released
initial release - iPad version (Worldwide)

Draw It! was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Magical Star Pillars was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2019 5 years ago

Sellswords: Ashen Company was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Idle Cooking Emperor was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

2020 4 years ago

Wild Russia was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sakura Wars (Launch Edition) was released
PlayStation 4 version (Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)

Shinobi Warfare was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

One Try, One Kill was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Wind and Wilting Blossom was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Sakura Wars was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

WarriOrb was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Get Packed was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (Chicken Dinner Edition) was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

Gears Tactics was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Wild West and Wizards was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Chaos was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

30 Days of Plague was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds: Pioneer Edition was released
Stadia version (Worldwide)

Mahou Arms was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Second Extinction was released
Game Preview version - Windows Apps version (Worldwide)

2021 3 years ago

Skeletal Avenger was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Alpha Particle was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Taiwan Monster Fruit: Prologue was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Everyday♪ Today's Menu for Emiya Family was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (Japan)

Forest Camp Story was released
v1.0.3 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Idle Inventor: Factory Tycoon was released
v1.0.0 - iPhone version (Worldwide)

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger 01 to 05 was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Security Breach: Fury's Rage was released
Game Jolt release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Summoners War: Lost Centuria was released
v1.0.0 (initial Google Play release) - Android version (Worldwide)

Crystal Rider was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

A Token War was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Robin Hood: Hail to the King was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Drunken Samurai was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

R-Type Final 2 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

2022 2 years ago

Save Room was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Aria Chronicle: Amazon & Necroknight Additional Hero Set was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand)

Guilt: The Deathless was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Kapital: Sparks of Revolution was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Haiku, the Robot was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Five Stages of Pink was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Tigey's Gift was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

TrinityS was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

The Jelly Adventure was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Cities: VR was released
Quest version (Worldwide)

OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos + Love･or･die was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Japan, United Kingdom)

Dig Deep was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Spirits of the Hellements was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dreamin' Her was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Golden Bros was released
iPad version (Worldwide)

New Terra was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

NeuroWorm was released
Steam release - Linux version (Worldwide)

Kaiju Wars was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Knotwords was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Aria Chronicle: Necroknight Amazon Bundle was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand)

Immortal Life was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hishōzame! Same! Same! Toaplan Arcade Garage was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (Japan)

SGS' Pacific D-Day was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Few Nights More was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Dino Nest was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

HunterX was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2023 1 years ago

Leveling Up Girls In Another World was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Casino Heist was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Of Frost and Flowers was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Space Wing Cadet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Tomorrow, We Enter The Void was released
Browser version (Worldwide)

Varney Lake was released
download release - Xbox One version (United States, United Kingdom)

Gematombe was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Elegies: Aya was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Deathwish Enforcers was released
download release - Nintendo Switch version (United States)

Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You was released
Early Access version (Steam release) - Windows version (Worldwide)

Hidden Cats In Town was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Laya's Horizon was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

War Thunder Mobile was released
download release - Android version (United States)

The C64 Collection 2 was released
mail order release - Evercade version (Worldwide)

Paper Bride 4: Bound Love was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Independent Arts Software GmbH

Acquired by astragon Software GmbH.

Just Keep Running was released
itch.io release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Temple of Kasthet was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Minabo: A walk through life was released
Steam release - Macintosh version (Worldwide)

Unalive 010 was released
download release - PlayStation 4 version (United States)

Chernobyl: Origins was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Academy Carols was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

Star Wars: Jedi - Survivor: Deluxe Edition was released
retail release - PlayStation 5 version (Germany)

Star Wars: Jedi - Survivor was released
download release - PlayStation 5 version (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Other)

Depths of Insanity was released
Steam release - Windows version (Worldwide)

2024 0 years ago

Doomsday Warrior was released
initial Google Play release - Android version (Worldwide)

Perennial Melody was released
itch.io release - Windows version (Worldwide)

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